22 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
1
A terse editorial note warns that only when the thermometer hits 15 degrees below zero can one be sure winter is here, urging preparedness and caution as the season sets in.
A brief sales notice asserts Allen & Sheffield offer the cheapest goods in all departments with an unbroken stock. They challenge rivals by inviting customers to compare with another advertisement and promise to undercut any rival price.
Great bargains prevail in our Dress Goods and Trimmings Notions Hosiery Gloves Handkerchiefs Underwear through December. Almost any of these goods are suitable for Christmas gifts and will soon occupy your attention. Finest lot of Ladies' Canes and Wraps never shown in Americus at the price.
Our Shoe Stock is brim full of bargains and shoes are cheaper than before. We have made the shoe business a study and always sell the best hence the growth of our shoe department. Call on us for Shoes Lab Boy.
A local clothing store appeals to customers to buy with honest pricing and reliable service. It stresses lasting relationships, returning shoppers, and plans to offer a wide new line including hats and men’s and boys' apparel as a guarantee of satisfaction for years ahead.
A sprawling bank collapse rocks the Windy City as the National Bank of Illinois fails with assets near 13 to 15 million dollars. Comptroller Eckels appoints temporary receiver McKeon, clearinghouse advances aid creditors, while Wasmans and Heineman and Security Title and Trust face receivership. Several banks shift clearances to others as lenders brace for impact.
Washington dispatches report a crowded Senate gallery as Cuban belligerency and recognition dominate discussion. Cameron reports favoring recognition. West waives debate. Hale, Hill, and Bacon offer resolutions. In the House, immigration remarks and amendments provoke reaction while Paris papers warn against war like “jingoism.”
A collage of late text references political debates on executive power and Panama, plus items about Antonio Jorio the murderer, Queen Liliuokalani traveling to Boston, and Bay City migrants bound for Alameda. The mix includes stock market rally notes, imperial interviews, and weather notes, with scattered dates and places.
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